I’ve heard a lot about computer progressive lenses and some of my patients have asked for them. How do computer progressive lenses work? Computer progressive lenses are sometimes...
239: Building a patient base
I’ve set up a new practice and only see a few patients per week. How can I build may patient base and improve the finances of the business in these early days? The early days and...
238: Do blue-blocking lenses work?
One of my patients asked me for my opinion on whether ‘blue-blocking’ lenses will help reduce the eye ache he experiences when working on his computer screen and smart phone....
237: The importance of retinoscopy and a trail frame
I’ve just finished my optometry diploma and have been in my first job for a week. When I was studying in optometry school I spent many hours learning how to use a retinoscope and...
236: Older patient recall period
I know that the refractive error in children can change over short periods of time so an eye examination every 6 to 12 months can help detect these changes and I know that for...
235: Three-second lens choice
How long should I give patients when it comes to choosing which view is best when choosing between different spherical and cylindrical lenses and between different axes when I’m...
234: My eyes burn
Some years ago, I visited a friend of mine who was working as an optometrist in a community private practice in the Caribbean. Although I didn’t examine any patients as I wasn’t...
233: Being a good eye care specialist
I'm just starting out as an optometrist in my first job since leaving college. Do you have any tips as to how I can be the best I can be for my patients? People visit optometry...
232: Explaining to the patient what is required during the Jackson cross-cyl test
When I’m carrying out the Jackson cross-cyl test as part of the subjective refraction my patients seem to get confused with the options, I give them what should I do? How you...
231: Working in a short room.
I work in an examination room that is 3 m long. My visual acuity chart has been calibrated for 3 m so I know my visual acuity values are correct. One of the other eye specialists...
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